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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.43, 30.95 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.43, 30.95 and 13.70 is: 18.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.43 : 30.95 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.43/30.95 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.43x = 30.95 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.43x = 424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.12/22.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.91

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